A Neighbours star, the First Bloke and high-profile AFL players are among six new ambassadors recently appointed by headspace to raise awareness around youth mental health issues and encourage young people who are going through a tough time to seek help.
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The AFL Players’ Association have announced an extension to their PlayWell Program, providing a framework for vocational, social, emotional, physical and psychological health to AFL Footballers.
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The Australian Football League (AFL) and the AFL Players' Association (AFLPA) today announced they had agreed to terms for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that delivers a comprehensive package of benefits for players for the next five years, with a review mechanism at three years.
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When the excitement of Christmas is upon us, it’s easy to forget that for young people experiencing homelessness this time of year can be a nightmare. Family breakdown, isolation and lack of support networks can leave them feeling very alone.
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The on and off-field excellence of premiership captain Cameron Ling has been recognised with his announcement as the 2011 AFL Players’ Madden Medallist, in front of 300 industry guests and peers at Studio 3 in Melbourne’s Crown Casino tonight.
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In a national first, the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) has developed a postgraduate program to provide training in mentoring for staff working with elite athletes.
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A new look Madden Medal will send off this year’s retired players – and welcome them to the AFL Players’ Alumni.
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On behalf of all current and past AFL players, the AFL Players’ Association would like to offer its condolences following the passing of Shaun Bergin.
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Read the AFL Players' Association statement in regards to the status of the CBA negotiations with the AFL.
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Blues champion Chris Judd has been awarded the prestigious Leigh Matthews Trophy as the Players’ MVP and has also been named 2011 Best Captain – the first time since 2003 that a player has taken home both awards.
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